The Physics of Brains

Entitled Physics of Brains, the latest Physics of Life workshop brought together neuroscientists, experimental and biological psychologists, statistical physicists, neural computing experts, biophysicists, and neurologists to discuss the intricate machinery of the brain and how this maps onto the impressive functions it performs every day. The workshop showcased novel research that is attempting to explain and understand some of the brain's phenomena through the use of tools such as statistical physics, precision scanning, and neural computing which have been valuable in simplifying and understanding a range of systems. By hosting this workshop, the network aimed to generate discussion around the value of these tools and provide insight into the biology of the brain whilst acknowledging its inherent complexity.